When Is E&P Measured for Purposes of Determining Whether a Distribution

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Essay

When is E&P measured for purposes of determining whether a distribution is a dividend?

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Definitions:

Free Assets

Assets that are not encumbered by any liens or claims, available to be used or sold freely by the owner.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods minus the costs of their sale or disposal.

Historical Cost

The original monetary value of an asset or investment, without adjustment for inflation or depreciation, used in accounting to determine financial statements.

Replacement Cost

The current cost of replacing an asset with another one of similar kind and quality in its existing condition.